Chocolate Strawberry Balls Food

STRAWBERRY BALLS

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese at medium speed of mixer until fluffy.
• Add melted chocolate,beating until smooth.
• Stir in wafer crumbs and preserves,cover and chill 1 hour.
• Shape mixture into 1 inch balls,roll in almonds or powdered sugar.
• Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRY COOKIE BALLS

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, cookie crumbs and 6 Tbsp. strawberries until blended. Shape into 12 (1-inch) balls, using a level tablespoon for each. Place on a waxed paper-covered baking sheet. Freeze 15 minutes.
• Microwave chocolate in microwaveable bowl on HIGH for 30 seconds; stir. Microwave 30 seconds more; stir. Continue heating and stirring in 10-second increments until completely melted.
• Dip each ball in chocolate using a fork, letting any excess drip back into the bowl; return to baking sheet. Top immediately with remaining strawberries. Refrigerate 15 minutes or until chocolate is firm. Reserve sprinkles for another use.

STRAWBERRY COOKIE BALLS

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese spread, wafer crumbs and 4 drops food coloring until blended.
• Shape into 24 (1-inch) balls; place in single layer in shallow waxed paper-lined pan. Freeze 10 min.
• Mix chocolate and remaining food coloring until blended. Dip balls in chocolate; return to prepared pan.
• Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.

CHOCOLATE-STRAWBERRY WAFFLE BALL ON A STICK

Steps:

• Thread each strawberry onto a wooden skewer; place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for about 30 minutes.
• Put the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high at 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate is almost melted; remove and stir until smooth. Dip the strawberries in the melted chocolate; return to the parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until the chocolate hardens, about 15 minutes.
• Heat 4 to 6 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 330 degrees. While the oil heats, prepare the pancake and waffle mix as the label directs.
• Dip the chocolate-covered strawberries in the batter, turning to coat; let any excess drip off. (If the batter is too thin, add 1 to 3 more tablespoons dry mix.) Carefully place the berries in the hot oil (skewers and all); fry, turning as needed, until the batter is golden and just cooked through, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove with tongs and drain on paper towels or a rack. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to re-harden. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY BALLS

Steps:

• In a medium sized bowl beat the cream cheese until smooth.
• Place 1 cup of chocolate chips in a small sized microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for about 1 1/2 minutes. Remove the chocolate from the microwave. The chips may hold their form, but the will be soft. Stir well.
• Blend the melted chocolate in with the cream cheese.
• Stir the crushed wafers and preserves into the cream cheese and chocolate.
• Cover the bowl and chill for 1 hour.
• Shape the strawberry chocolate into 1 inch balls and roll in one of the following:.
• powdered sugar.
• toasted, finely chopped slivered almonds.
• unsweetened cocoa.
• Place each ball on a wax paper lined cookie sheet.
• Cover the cookie sheet and refrigerate until firm.